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IT'S important to protect your furry friend from the sun, but since pooches can't lather up in sun-cream, there's nothing better than a stylish sunhat to provide some shade.

The mini visors from Tail Up can be bought from just £2, a small price to pay for canine sun protection - and, let's face it, a MEGA-cute accessory.

The hats come in a variety of colours, including a floral design, stripes, a range of animal prints and block colours.

They also feature two different styles on their website, with one resembling the traditional baseball cap, and another a more feminine circular sun-hat design.

Not only will any of these hats make your best friend look fashionable, it is sure to protect their delicate eyes from the glare of the sun.

The hats range from sizes small, which is aimed at small puppies or fully grown chihuahuas, to extra large, which would fit puppies of large breeds.

Pet-owners are already going mad for the hats online, after it was shared on Facebook.

Several commented: "Too cute" and "adorable" and "I need this in my life".

One very enthusiastic person wrote: "I’m gonna buy like 40 of them for all my dogs and then take a family photo of them all in their little hats and omg my heart."

And one usually cynical dog owner added: "This is actually super cute and I do condone this, unlike my hatred for crazy dog outfits."

Take a look at celebrity pooch Madame Eyebrows who has the saddest face in the world, and 32,000 Instagram followers already.

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Or tempt yourself with these Beauty and the Beast themed dog harnesses for your truly magical pup.

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